Hello! The 2021 cohort of the Next-Level Leadership in Small and Rural Libraries program is pleased to invite you to a free, fast-paced conference, *LEADING BIG IN SMALL PLACES, *to be held online on *Wednesday, November 18, 2021*, from 9am – 12:30pm Eastern. Our snappy, 15-20 minute presentations will share our experiences in community outreach, adapting to new communities, policies and procedures, refreshing your facility and collection, summer reading, 1:1 resume appointments, and more. We are eager for your friendly collegiality and warm participation. Sessions will be archived, and links will be sent to those who register. A self-certification of attendance is available. Learn more: *bit.ly/leadingbig2021 <https://bit.ly/leadingbig2021>* Register: *https://bit.ly/leadingbig2021-register <https://bit.ly/leadingbig2021-register>* . This project is made possible in part by the University of Michigan School of Information, the Library of Michigan, and LSTA funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Best, Kristin Fontichiaro Project Coordinator -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1bHR8YmY3NDdlYzA4ZDM2MjFmMzAzMDM2OTA3NGM3NjliMzQ> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>